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Fine Art

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  • Undergraduate
Coventry University
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Develop your creative voice by exploring both traditional and innovative approaches to contemporary art, reflecting the ever-evolving creative industries.

This studio-based, practice-led course is perfect for creative individuals keen to develop technical skills, critical thinking and entrepreneurial abilities. It is designed to empower you to build a sustainable and successful career in contemporary art and design.

  • Develop practical skills exploring digital and traditional art forms in our spacious studios through diverse studio projects and workshops.

  • Cultivate critical thinking skills to confidently navigate and shape your creative career.

  • Access specialist workshops, industry-standard software and professional media resources.

Why you should study this course

  • Gain adaptable, creative and professional skills suited to a career in the arts and wider creative industries.

  • Develop a portfolio that reflects contemporary practice across traditional and contemporary media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, performance, sculpture and digital media.

  • Learn how to sustain a creative career by combining artistic experimentation with research, collaboration, and project management, equipping you with the skills to thrive in the creative industries.

  • Benefit from our strong industry links, with opportunities to exhibit work, attend guest lectures and engage with live briefs.

Careers and opportunities

Recent graduates of this course have:

  • secured artist residencies with Coventry Biennial

  • won the Batsford Prize for Fine Art

  • been accepted onto competitive curatorial programmes including the Engine: Curatorial Development Programme by Sam Williams Studio, which offers hands-on experience in public art curation and commissioning, mentorship from industry leaders and paid roles

  • been selected for curator traineeships at Eastside Projects, further enhancing their professional development in contemporary art curation.

Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Coventry University

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
  • BA (Hons) • Sandwich • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026
  • 11/2026
  • 01/2027
  • 03/2027
  • 05/2027
  • 07/2027

Application codes

Course code:
W100
Institution code:
C85

Coventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Course code:
W100
Institution code:
C85

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Data from:
This course and 13 other creative arts and design courses
Date range:
2022-2024

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73% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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